How to Pronounce "would you excuse me"
expression
WOOD-yoo ik-SKYOOSE mee
WOOD-yoo ik-SKYOOS mee
Definition
A polite phrase used to ask permission to leave, interrupt, or get someone's attention, often in social situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwʊd/ /ˈju/ /ɪkˈskjus/, /ɪkˈskjuz/ /ˈmi
British English
wˈʊd/ /jˈuː/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /mˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WOOD-yoo ik-SKYOOSE mee
UK
WOOD-yoo ik-SKYOOS mee
Listen in Context
Would you excuse me? I need to make a phone call.
Would you excuse me while I step outside for a moment?
Would you excuse me for interrupting, but I have a question.
Sorry, would you excuse me for a second? I just need to use the restroom.